Long Beach Island Guidebook & Map

SATURDAY FARMERS' MARKET Saturdays, May 28 – September 3, 2016 Variety of fruits, vegetables, plants, and baked goods. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM FREE FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 7-8: Basement Musicians; 7-15: Billy Walton Band; 7-22: Craig Newell as Elvis; 7-29: R.B. Express 8-5: BJ & The Band; 8-12: Rave On; 8-19: Nick Kosar; 8-26: Ellie & The Keys PICKIN' ON THE PORCH First Sunday of every month, come to pick, sing, listen, swap songs, tell stories, and share a pot of beans and homemade bread. Bluegrass, country, old time music. Acoustic instruments only please. Hosted by Linda and Bill Salmons. $5. includes admission to all Seaport exhibits. Free for Seaport members. Noon – 5:00 PM First Sunday of each month: 7-3, 8-7, 9-4, 10-2 6-25 – 6-26: 24TH ANNUAL BAYMEN'S SEAFOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops, and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Micro brew court. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refresh- ments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides, boat builders and decoy carvers. Speak with commer- cial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. General admission. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 7-9 - 7-10: NJ BACON FEST 2016 Sizzle into summer with all things bacon! Bacon eating contest, pig races, mechanical pig, music, and more. Food, beer, and wine prices are set by each vendor. Fee. Sat.: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sun: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 8-13 - 8-14: "TRUCK"ERTON FOOD TRUCK AND BREW FEST The Seaport will host more than a dozen gourmet food trucks from all over the region. Live music begins at noon and lasts throughout the day. Food, beer, and wine prices are set by each vendor. Fee. 8-13: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM; 8-14: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9-24 – 9-25: 34TH ANNUAL OCEAN COUNTY DECOY AND GUNNING SHOW Join us for this exciting two-day event celebrating the culture of the area! Demonstrations, contests, sem- Events at Tuckerton Seaport TUCKERTON SEAPORT 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 www.tuckertonseaport.org inars, decoy auction, crafters, carvers, vendors, food, refresh- ments, music, entertainment, sneakbox races, rubber duck races, dock dog races, and lots of fun. Admission is free. Free off-site parking and shuttle bus. At two locations: Stanley "Tip" Seaman Park, 120 Lakeside Drive and Tuckerton Seaport. 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM 10-1: 7TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE CAR AND TRUCK SHOW Over 100 antique and classic cars and trucks on dis- play. In conjunction with the Vintage Auto Museum of New Jersey. Judging and awards ceremony. For more information, email David at ddieugenio@comcast.net. Admission: $5. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM www.vintageautomuseum.org 10-8: "TRUCK"ERTON FOOD TRUCK, BREW AND CIDER FEST Trucks from all over the region will bring a flavorful food blast that will satisfy every taste bud. Music starts at noon and lasts throughout the day. Food, beer, and wine prices are set by each vendor. Fee. 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 10-15 - 10-16: 15TH NEW JERSEY LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE WEEKEND Lighthouse enthusiasts climb every lighthouse in the state over this exciting two-day event. Visit 11 coastal lighthouses and 2 museums housing first order Fresnel lenses. Sites along the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay, and Delaware River, including two in Ocean County: Barnegat Lighthouse and Historical Museum and Tuckers Island Lighthouse at Tuckerton Seaport. Climbing not necessary to participate. Refreshments and children's activities. Challenge par- ticipants: $3. Sponsored by the NJ Lighthouse Society. Sat.: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sun.: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM www.lighthousechallengenj.org or www.njlhs.org or 10-20 – 10-22: 14TH ANNUAL HAUNTED SEAPORT AND HARVEST FESTIVAL Three scary nights! Pirates and sea captains, long lost at sea, stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Haunted Tucker's Island Lighthouse, hayrides, black light mini golf, phragmites maze, food, refreshments, entertainment and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fee. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 10

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